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KS14 SWN

2014 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,296 mi
Last recorded125,296 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 SWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 125,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 125,176 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Dog bed fitted with seat belt. ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres tread low at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 124,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Dog bed fitted with seat belt. ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres tread low at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,995 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 106,995 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,360 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) o/s/f inner tie rod has excessive free play/movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 72,287 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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KS14 SWN is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS14 SWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS14 SWN registered?

KS14 SWN is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is KS14 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS14 SWN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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